Watch Commander- Graveyard

Golden West Security; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden West Security in Pacoima, CA is seeking a shift-based Security Supervisor to oversee field officers, manage security projects, and ensure smooth operations during assigned shifts.

The candidate will apply knowledge of security management, project initiation and tracking, and strong communication to maintain client safety and service quality across critical resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 12 months of relative security experience.
• Guard Card required.
• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all field officers during an assigned shift.
• Ensure officers are properly trained, executing, and reporting in a timely manner.
• Supervise and mentor subordinate staff in the performance of their duties.
• Conduct performance evaluations; make recommendations on discipline and retention.
• Ensure events on shift are accurately documented.
• Conduct inspections of personnel and equipment.
• Provide customer service to clients by following safety and security procedures and policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and solve problems.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Time Management

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Guard Card

California Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Notebook Computers

Laptop Computers

Tablets

Cellular Devices

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Pacoima, CA 91331

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Schedule: Wednesday- Sunday 2300-0730

Job Summary

Directly supervises all field officers during an assigned shift. Understands the fundamentals of security management and possesses the project management skills to initiate and track security related projects, business continuity, customer service, and effective communications. Always ensures the efficient operation of security staff, but particularly during situations where there are stresses placed on critical resources.

Primary Job Duties

• Perform and think independently and on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ensure officers are properly trained, executing, and reporting in a timely manner
• Supervise and mentor subordinate staff in the performance of their duties
• Conduct performance evaluations; makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention
• Ensure all events occurring on shift are accurately documented
• Conducts inspections of personnel and equipment
• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of company policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and makes recommendations to assure maximum availability of operational assets
• Work closely with the management staff to improve efficiencies and processes
• Participate in other shift activities as necessary

Tools and Technology Tools

• Notebook computers
• Laptop computers
• Tablets
• Cellular Devices

Technology Data base user interface and query software

• Data entry software

Spreadsheet software

• Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

• Microsoft Word

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
• 12 months of relative security experience
• Guard Card required
• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Basic Skills

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Science- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Social Skills

• Leadership- the ability of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal
• Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.
• Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills

• Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Programming- Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Repairing- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Systems Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Analysis- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Work Context

• Communication – The Watch Commander communicates regularly with citizens and subordinate units
• Role Relationships – Interacting with the public and having a high-level of customer service
• Responsibility for Others – Responsible for all security staff during an assigned shift
• Conflictual Contact – May be required to handle internal and external conflicts
• Work Setting – Will vary depending on the needs of the organization
• Job Hazards – May occasionally be exposed to highly dynamic situations and/or environments
• Body Positioning – Primarily in an upright position and may be required to drive for long periods of time
• Work Attire – Uniform provided
• Impact of Decisions – Decision-making directly and immediately affects the client and company
• Routine versus Challenging Work – Working in a fluid environment and must be flexible
• Pace and Scheduling – Will be mobile for the duration of the shift.